Licensed Practical Nurse

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 64650

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Client: TN DDA (DIDD)

Location: 275 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville Tennessee 37214

Duration:14 Months

Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and other emergency responses.
Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol. Takes the patients vital signs.
Identifies patients allergies. Administers medication. Monitors side effects of medication. Observes effectiveness of medications.
Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient. Prepares the patient for laboratory tests. Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory. Performs other procedures per protocol.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status.
Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes self-examinations activities of daily living (e.g. hygiene) and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions. Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments care and education provided to the patient.
Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patients medical record. Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
Documents completed tests and the results. Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs documents utilization of controlled drugs.
Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).
Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate current and secure inventory of health care supplies.
Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
Inspecting Equipment Structures or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.
Communicating with Supervisors Peers or Subordinates: Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.

Job ID: 64650 Position: Licensed Practical Nurse Client: TN DDA (DIDD) Location: 275 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville Tennessee 37214 Duration:14 Months Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse...

Job ID: 64650

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Client: TN DDA (DIDD)

Location: 275 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville Tennessee 37214

Duration:14 Months

Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and other emergency responses.
Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor. Follows a prescribed health care plan or protocol. Takes the patients vital signs.
Identifies patients allergies. Administers medication. Monitors side effects of medication. Observes effectiveness of medications.
Feeds the patient. Bathes the patient. Prepares the patient for laboratory tests. Obtains required lab specimens per protocol.
Prepares specimens for transport to an outside laboratory. Performs other procedures per protocol.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others: Educates patients/caregivers how to maintain optimal health status.
Demonstrates self-care such as dressing changes self-examinations activities of daily living (e.g. hygiene) and use of adaptive equipment/devices.
Ensures the patient understands self-care instructions. Documenting/Recording Information: Documents assessments care and education provided to the patient.
Lists vital signs and procedures performed in the patients medical record. Documents orders followed and medical interventions.
Documents completed tests and the results. Documents administration and effectiveness of drugs documents utilization of controlled drugs.
Completes medical and administrative forms (e.g. electronic or paper).
Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Maintains an adequate current and secure inventory of health care supplies.
Reports discrepancies in the inventory.
Inspecting Equipment Structures or Material: Ensures that medical equipment and designated work areas are kept clean and serviceable.
Reports any maintenance problems or repairs made on equipment.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Fosters team work to ensure total care of patient/client and outside entities.
Communicating with Supervisors Peers or Subordinates: Discusses the patients comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the patients/clients needs.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization: Communicates with internal and external entities.